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A cross-platform offline desktop mind-mapping app for Windows, macOS and Linux, based on Baidu Mind Map.

Open-source alternative to:XMindMindMaster

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What is it?

DesktopNaotu is a desktop build of the Baidu Mind Map web editor. It lets you create and edit mind maps without an internet connection, packaged as a standalone application for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Maps are stored as local km files, which you can open by dragging them into the window or by associating the file type with the app. Automatic saving is supported, and the project also offers a way to import Baidu Mind Map files.

Builds are provided for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows, 64-bit macOS and Linux, plus a reduced build for Windows XP without debugging support. The project is written in TypeScript and can be compiled from source with gulp.

Key features

  • 01Offline mind-map editing based on Baidu Mind Map
  • 02Open and save local km files
  • 03Drag-and-drop file opening and file type association
  • 04Automatic saving
  • 05Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including a Windows XP build

Use cases

  • Drawing mind maps on a machine without internet access
  • Brainstorming and outlining notes in a local, offline editor
  • Converting existing Baidu Mind Map files for use on the desktop

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install gulp globally

    npm install -g gulp
  2. 2

    Install bower globally

    npm install -g bower
  3. 3

    Install project dependencies

    npm install
  4. 4

    Install bower dependencies

    bower install

Things to know

  • Build requires manual fixes for Node v10 and newer (graceful-fs and @types/node versions).
  • Released under GPL-2.0, a copyleft license.

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Topics

#mind-map#desktop-app#offline#typescript#productivity#electron#inaotu#mind#mindmap#naotu

FAQ

What is DesktopNaotu?
A cross-platform offline desktop mind-mapping app for Windows, macOS and Linux, based on Baidu Mind Map. DesktopNaotu is a desktop build of the Baidu Mind Map web editor. It lets you create and edit mind maps without an internet connection, packaged as a standalone application for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is DesktopNaotu free to use? What license does it have?
DesktopNaotu is open source under the GPL-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is DesktopNaotu still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to DesktopNaotu was on Sep 1, 2026.
What can I use DesktopNaotu for?
Drawing mind maps on a machine without internet access Brainstorming and outlining notes in a local, offline editor Converting existing Baidu Mind Map files for use on the desktop
How do I install DesktopNaotu?
Install gulp globally: npm install -g gulp Install bower globally: npm install -g bower Install project dependencies: npm install Install bower dependencies: bower install
Where can I get DesktopNaotu?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/NaoTu/DesktopNaotu

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